The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (4-2) will be at home in the Freedom Hall Civic Center when they meet the North Dakota State Bison (2-3). Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018.
North Dakota State Bison at East Tennessee State Buccaneers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Buccaneers were victorious over the Sam Houston State Bearkats 77-63, while the Bison easily got past the Towson Tigers 76-51.
The Bison had a solid turnover percentage of 9.5 (better than their season average of 16.0) and held the Tigers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.425 (below their season average of 0.489). The Buccaneers, meanwhile, held the Bearkats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.9 (below their season average of 33.6) and had a free throw rate of 0.283 (above their season average of 0.156). East Tennessee State received a boost from Mladen Armus, who contributed 17 points and nine rebounds. Rocky Kreuser, meanwhile played a key role for North Dakota State with eight points and 10 rebounds.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. Since the 2017-18 season, the Buccaneers rank 40th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), while North Dakota State ranks 38th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.0 percent). Furthermore, the Bison’s 30th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.552) will square off against the Buccaneers’ 33rd-ranked defense (effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.473).
North Dakota State Bison at East Tennessee State Buccaneers Betting Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – North Dakota State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- East Tennessee State ranks 22nd in steals per game (7.7) while North Dakota State ranks 288th (4.5).
- The Bison average 24.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 60th in the country. The Buccaneers rank 177th in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
- North Dakota State is 16th in the country with 10.4 assists allowed per game while East Tennessee State is 29th with 11.1 assists allowed per game.
- The Buccaneers rank 58th in rebounds per game (38.0) while the Bison rank 259th (33.6).
- East Tennessee State ranks 54th in blocks per game (4.3) while North Dakota State ranks 238th (2.5).
